12:28 PM,
Apr. 4, 2013

Written by

Hema Easley

The Rockland County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday ended speculation that state Sen. David Carlucci may have had links to the Spring Valley corruption scandal.

"Senator Carlucci was not involved in any wrongdoing whatsoever," a statement from District Attorney Thomas Zugibe's office said. "Unfortunately, as a result of a reference in the Federal corruption indictment of six public officials and public figures, questions have been raised about the potential involvement of Senator Carlucci."

When an undercover FBI agent approached Carlucci, he "acted appropriately, and ...